Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
As states continue to recover from Hurricane Helene, one little boy from LaBelle is making sure his dad, a lineman, is sent off feeling the love. Waylon is five years old and was told about the storm that wreaked havoc on parts of Georgia, so when he was told his dad would be one of the people sent to offer them assistance, he wanted to do what he could to show his dad and the other local heroes how much their help means. Labelle boy waves his dad who is a lineman off as he heads North. (credit; Heather Thomas) “Waylon, he was just so proud of his dad because I kept telling him and showing him some videos about what’s going on and explained to him, because he is only five of what, why they need daddy’s help,” said Heather Thomas who is engaged to Waylon’s dad. “He understood, and he said, I’m so proud of my dad right now.” Thomas said when she found out her Fiancé was being sent to help the places that sent us help after Hurricane Ian, she knew she wanted to do something to make these linemen feel special. “I wake up at 5:15 a.m. every morning, and I woke up, and I said, what way can I or what can I do to, you know, show him that I appreciate him? And I knew that they were going to be passing through LaBelle, and I sat there in the bed, and I said, I need to do something to be extra,” Thomas said. Thomas said it didn’t take much to get Waylon on board with the plan; he went all out to make sure the sign was perfect. Labelle boy waves his dad who is a lineman off as he heads North. (credit; Heather Thomas) “I explained to him, you know, about kindness and why we should do gestures like that, and he was so excited. We went to Walmart, and we sat there on the floor, and we bought the expo markers and the poster. He drew he drew the line trucks; he drew the power poles. All of that while we were writing our sign for his dad and the guys, and we actually waited on the side of the road for them for about two or three hours until they finally passed by, but we didn’t want to miss it,” Thomas said. It’s a gesture that did not go unnoticed. You can tell from the linemen passing by honking their horns and the excitement Waylon’s dad felt to see his son out there. “He loved it. He even told the guys because I said we’re going to be standing on the side of the road to wave y’all off, and he didn’t even know that there was going to be a sign, and he told all the guys, and they were like, ‘that’s so sweet.’ He reminded them, you know, my boy’s going to be out there. So, he had all the guys all hyped up, and they blew the horns for us, and he thought that was the best thing,” Thomas said. LaBelle boy waves his dad who is a lineman off as he heads north. (credit; Heather Thomas) LaBelle boy waves his dad who is a lineman off as he heads north. (credit; Heather Thomas) Thomas said she’s happy to be giving love to those who love to help others. “His sign we actually have taped in our living room window. It’s just something that, you know, teaches our boy that it doesn’t take much to do something so kind and so heartwarming for people that do so much for us and other people,” Thomas said.